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PRINCIPLES OF KOUBUKAN
MEET OUR TEACHER
Hiromura Sensei, founder of Koubukan Kendo NY, established the dojo in 2023 and has been dedicated to teaching Kendo to both adults and children.
• 1981 US Kendo Championship Participant (Chicago)
• 1984 US Kendo Championship Participant (Seattle)
• 1985 World Kendo Championship (Paris) - US Team Member
• 2008 US Kendo Championship (Las Vegas) All Eastern US Team Manager
• 2011 US Kendo Championship (Atlanta) - All Eastern US Team Manager
• 2023 Detroit Open Kendo Tournament - Court Judge
Renshi, 6 Dan
David Hiromura sensei
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4 Dan
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Eri began practicing Kendo at age 6 and, after a 18-year break, has resumed training. She now helps with the kids' class and has a degree in Early Childhood Education, giving her extensive experience with children.
Eri Kosakaya
Kids Class assistant
KOUBUKAN NEWS
​1/25/25
Little Kids Class Launched!
1/19/25
Koubukan kid and adult members competed in the Kagamibiraki Tournament at Keio Academy of NY.